The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival will be held March 26-April 8, 2017, at the Irmo Town Park!

The main activities will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, and will include music of all kinds, provided by Freeway Music, including traditional Japanese music and many others. Since the focus is on nature and the serenity of the park,  the music will enhance, not overpower the beauty of our park.?

During the extended event, there will be many free hands-on community events, including a Seed Swap, soil analysis for gardening, composting workshop, non-chemical insect control for plants, yoga, and floral/vegetable gardening workshops (sponsored by local nurseries.) The local elementary, middle, and high schools will be involved in these workshops, as well as after school programs and daycare facilities. Retirement and assisted living homes are invited to participate.

The one day Festival will simply be a large publicly promoted party where friends and strangers can come together, enjoy a meal and enjoy the natural beauty of Irmo.  Beyond that, people will be free to enter, observe and enjoy the blossoms on their own.  Food trucks and Bento boxes  will be available from local Irmo restaurants.  And to make it even easier to enjoy the event, we will offer a picnic package, consisting of Bento boxes, beverages, a tablecloth for ground covering, and traditional Happi (festival) coats for the one day event.??

While this may not be the typical “fair type” fesitival” with the vendors, kiddie rides, and loud music, it will be an event that can be enjoyed by those who prefer the quiet appreciation of nature, tradition, and community. This has been a strong factor in the commitment of support from local organizations.